I had a hankering for meatballs, and we stopped by after seeing them on the menu…read more The meatballs were delicious! They came with a heaping amount of sauce for dipping. We also had pasta & wine. Everything was tasty and came out hot. If you're looking for a great meal in Riomaggiore this is it! Service was great. The food does take a time to come out but remember, this is not fast food-it's good food!

Arrived in Monterosso around 2pm and was looking for a place to eat. Many restaurants are closed…read morebetween their lunch service and dinner service. This was one of the only restaurants we found that were open for dining. We ordered off the daily special menu - meat lasagna and spaghetti with mussels. Both were tasty. My husband mentioned his lasagna was hard/had "a crunch on top" that he didn't quite like. I loved the mussels in my dish. The staff were ok. The lady that greeted us told us we couldn't be seated outside facing the main road because there were only 2 of us. I'm pretty sure that I saw other outdoor tables with only 2 guests. Oh well, got a restaurant to be open when we needed deserves a 4 star review,

We visited here for our anniversary and still dream of the food. The pesto in Levanto is like…read morenothing you have tasted before. They make it with a young basil with pine nuts giving it that neon color green and richness. We love Da Tapulin and have recommended to friends who were lucky to discover Levanto. The restaurant is quaint and many locals dine here. Service was impeccable and we can't wait to return the next time we visit. A hidden gem that I selfishly want to keep to myself!

Food is absolutely fantastic. Obviously the people around there know this is a good place as there…read morewas a wait -- one of the few places that was very busy. There isn't really anywhere to wait, but fortunately it was nice so we just sat on the curb across the street. When we did get seated, the food was served promptly and a great bargain. Good portions and cooked perfectly. The problem we had is as the place started emptying, the staff started eating and essentially ignored the few who were left, unless you were a local. Recommend go early & you avoid that problem.

The rudest staff I have ever experienced. They won't bring you drinks until you order your food and…read morethey demanded everyone order something. After they came to our table 4 times in 5 minutes we were so uncomfortable we left and when we left the diners next to us said they wished they left as the food was below average. We left something behind and they threw it in the street !! I would give zero stars if that was an option

As stated by all, the general attitude here is unwelcoming, and unless you get Nona as your…read morewaitress, your unlikely to see a smile or be made to feel welcome. Food is ok but we had better at many other restaurants and the yelling from the kitchen heard in the indoor dining room was like an out-take from Curb Your Enthusiasm w/o Larry David being nearby to set a fun time!

What wonderful place for a late morning coffee and wine break! Cheerful service and indulgent Torta…read moreDella Nonna (torte with lemon crème and pine nuts) Benissimo!

This spot was perfect after my long, hot hike. I had a mojito and sat outdoors. Nice service.read more

Excellent service, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere. We stumbled on La Lampara when looking…read morefor dinner in Riomaggiore. This restaurant has a great vibe and the servers were all very attentive throughout our meal. We had the selezione di formaggi "le tre valli"; pesto al basilico di pra'; ragu' di Fassona; castagnaccio e ricotta mantecata; and i tre cioccolati. Everything was delicious; however, i tre cioccolati was tonight's best dish. This is a great spot to grab dinner while in Riomaggiore or Cinque Terre!

Foot was excellent. We shared a pizza & salad. The pizza was delicious and the salad was average…read more The salad was normal greens with a few tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced carrots. The dessert was mid, seemed frozen because the base of the cheesecake was so hard to break through. Not sure if it was actually frozen. There was plenty of searing and it was pretty quiet in the restaurant. The service was subpar. We didn't see our waiter for a while, ended up going to inside to pay. Overall 3 stars bc the pizza was the only good thing on the menu. The workers from the bar next door were chain smokers so we did get a lot of the smoke in the outdoor seating. Lastly, everyone's table had bread and ours didn't get any. For this reason, I'm dropping the rating down to two stars.

Excellent food and service. The seafood is very fresh. The antipasto misto is 8 small plates to…read moreshare for two people. It had tuna, anchovies, and two styles of octopus.

Il Porticciolo Ristorante Pizzeria isn't going to blow your mind with the best pizza or pasta…read moreyou've ever had, but it's still a solid choice. The food is good, comforting, and hits the spot after a long day of walking or swimming -- just don't come in expecting a life-changing meal. The real win here is the location. It has that cool semi-indoor, semi-outdoor setup where you feel tucked in but still part of the street energy (check the pics -- you'll get it). Service was decent and relaxed, and honestly, it's way better than the restaurant across the aisle nearby, which feels like more hype than substance. Not a must-visit, but a dependable, good-vibes spot when you want an easy meal in a great setting.

We were immediately greeted and chose a table outside with a view. Everything else was closed on a…read morecold holiday afternoon in January, so despite the bad reviews, we chose to eat here. Staff were cordial, and no one was rude; however, there was only one other customer sitting outside with us. There wasn't a lot of choice on the menu, and the linguine with crab for €16 sounded good, so I ordered that and a glass of white wine for €6. We were given a brown paper bag with bread inside it (see pic), and because I'd read reviews, I asked whether the bread was extra, and was told that the bread was included in the cover charge of €2.50 per person. The reviews stating the bread is stale were correct; the dry bread was inedible, and we weren't given anything to go with it. I gave a little bit to the pigeons walking around our table, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I was extremely disappointed when my meal arrived. A plate of pasta (I can't tell you the flavor of the sauce) with several small crabs on top and below, with nothing to crack open the shell! I asked the waiter how I was supposed to crack the crabs open, and he brought me a plate with 2 wipes and a seafood cracker, but no seafood pick. This would have worked if the crabs on my pasta were larger and not so rubbery, but I ended up having to use my fingers and fingernails to extract the crab meat and place it on my pasta (a seafood pick would have been nice.) My hands were absolutely filthy & cold, and my pasta was cold by the time I finished fighting with the crabs. My suggestion to the restaurant would be to serve only the crab meat on the pasta instead of serving the crabs whole, so the guest can enjoy their pasta. My pasta and wine were fine. They served the purpose of filling my stomach on a very cold day. The bathroom, however, was disgusting. I hope they clean it more often during high season!

Location, location, location! This place is on the lower square at bottom of Vernazza (Cinque…read moreTerre) just steps away from the water on Gulf of Genoa & Ligurian Sea. We had party of 6, and all but 1 liked our dishes a lot (shrimp/anchovies was not loved). The house red wine is a lighter style Cinque Terre DOC that pleased everyone. Since pasta with pesto is one of the regional specialties, 3 of us ordered this and we're not disappointed. The ravioli came in a walnut sauce that was fantastic! Despite having a reservation requested for outside, we had to sit inside. This was a bit disappointing on a beautiful afternoon, but not a big deal. The service was hurried and not friendly, hence my reduced rating.

Walking along Monterosso and towards the end we found this little spot with some nice views of the…read morewater. We sat and ordered some drinks- Coke Zero with a lime hit the spot We knew we wanted pasta and Cinque Terre is known for their pesto so we ordered one pesto pasta and one tomato pasta La "monterossina" pasta has capers, olives, and salted anchovies - salty and perfect al dente pasta. Delicious. The Pasta Al Pesto came with green beans and potatoes. Also very very good! Both pastas were a home run! Great meal in the Italian riviera

This seafood focused restaurant along the gulf of Monte has a romantic view overlooking the beach…read morecliff from its umbrella patio. A stark difference from the indoor of the restaurant ~ shack like rustic vibes. Shared single bathroom located next to the kitchen in the building. Service was minimum but it seemed to be due to language barrier. Does not matter ~ a chillaxing time drinking wine and saying 'what a view' with every sip. Goes without saying, Monterosso marvelous.